English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "veronica is as good as dead" Mean?
Learn what "veronica is as good as dead" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Veronica is as good as dead.
It means someone is in serious danger or is being aggressively threatened.
From Love Me Or I Die, Episode 28
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says a person is going to die, using it as a threat or extreme warning.
Usage Scenario
This is a violent threat and is not appropriate for normal conversation. Learners may see it in dramas or crime stories, but they should not use it casually.
Better ways to say it
1
She's as good as dead.
2
You are as good as dead.
3
He's as good as dead.
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